2011 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

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CAUTION
nChemicals in the battery
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce hydrogen
gas which is flammable an

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NOTICE
nWhen recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accesso-
ries are turned off.

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Washer fluid
If any washer does not work or the
warning message appears on the
multi-information display, the
washer tank may be empty. Add

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Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and
treadwear.
nChecking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of tread

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Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters mus

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nHow to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in safe place and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
While the vehicle is moving, ini

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Registering ID codes
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a unique
ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warni

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nMaximum load of tire
Check that the number given by dividing the maximum load by 1.10 of the replace-
ment tire is greater than 1 /2 of the Gross Axle Weight Ratin